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Today in History: Rebecca Felton makes history as first woman Senator

11/21/2025

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On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton made history as the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, holding the position for just one day. A prominent advocate for women's suffrage and prison reform, Felton was a significant figure in Georgia's political landscape, despite her controversial views on race and class.

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On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton made history as the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, holding the position for just one day. A prominent advocate for women's suffrage and prison reform, Felton was a significant figure in Georgia's political landscape, despite her controversial views on race and class.